Los Angeles Motion to Vacate Conviction

Immigration Problems due to a Conviction?

If you have been convicted of a crime, you may find that you have placed your immigration status at risk. You may have been charged with a crime that you pled guilty to or did not contest, resulting in the conviction now being on your record. You likely did not know the severe consequences this could lead to as far as your immigration status. Being convicted of a criminal charge can lead to you being excluded from being able to remain in the United States. You could lose your green card status or be deported. If this has happened to your or a loved one, you need an experienced Los Angeles Immigration attorney to help get you out of this problem.

At the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios, we have years of experience working on immigration issues for our clients. If you were previously convicted of a criminal charge, you may have been represented by a criminal defense attorney who did not know enough about immigration law to prevent the possibility of a deportation. Fortunately, we are quite well versed in this area and we can provide you with legal options even after you have been convicted.

Motion to Vacate Lawyer in Los Angeles

What is a motion to vacate? This is a legal procedure wherein a court judgement or conviction is cancelled or repealed. Certain State and federal rules of Civil Procedure give courts the authority to modify prior judgments. A motion to vacate must be based on an important issue. Various means can be used to attempt to get your conviction vacated, therefore removed. This will assist you in keeping your immigration rights intact.

At the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios, we represent people both immigrants and non-immigrants in the greater Los Angeles area. If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of theft, burgarly, assault, or any other crime, you may find that you are facing ineligibility to enter the United States. You may also lose your green card or even possibly get deported. You do not need to give up! Our dedicated and caring lawyers can help you and keep you from losing your immigrant status or being deported. There is still hope in doing so with a motion to vacate.

For help with an Immigration problem, Contact a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios